Baking & Pastry and Culinary Interns, Wolfgang Puck Catering / Dallas, TX

Baking & Pastry InternshipWe are hiring Baking & Pastry and Culinary Interns!Timing: SPRING 2027 - January 2027 - April 2027 SUMMER 2027 - May 2027 - August 2027 FALL 2027 - September 2027 - December 2027Location: Dallas Commissary Kitchen - 8303 Elmbrook Drive, Dallas, TX 75427Schedule: Full-time / to be discussed further upon interview.Requirements: Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts.Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour.We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1573817.The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: Passion Meets Purpose - and Careers Come AliveAt Wolfgang Puck Catering, great careers are crafted the same way great food is — with passion, intention, and the right people around you. We hire for curiosity, spirit, and heart, and we invest in everything you bring to the table. Through mentorship, real development, and a clear path to leadership, we're committed to your journey — not just your job title. Come be part of something that challenges and champions you in equal measure."I can have the best food, but if we don't have good people, it won't get you very far." — Wolfgang PuckSuccess on our team starts with our culture:We have Wolfgang's PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don't have to.We curate company and partner resources to bring our client's vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.Wolfgang Puck Catering – Baking & Pastry InternshipAre you passionate about food and ready to take the next step toward a career in the culinary or hospitality industry? Join our Baking & Pastry Internship program and gain hands-on experience working alongside professional pastry chefs and food service leaders in a fast-paced, real-world environment. As a Baking & Pastry Intern, you'll be immersed in the day-to-day operations of contract food service, developing practical skills and industry insight that will set the stage for your future success.Wolfgang Puck has spent decades revolutionizing the dining and events landscape with one singular focus: exceeding expectations every time guests gather for a meal. Austrian-born Chef Wolfgang Puck founded Wolfgang Puck Catering in 1998, bringing best-in-class catering and event dining to spaces of every kind. Today, our team continues to set the standard for culinary excellence, carrying forward Wolfgang's legendary combination of innovative cuisine and refined service to the world's most renowned corporate, cultural, and entertainment clients. The hospitality services we provide are through social events, weddings, corporate events, workplaces, and private cheffing.What You'll Learn & Do:Apply classroom knowledge and baking fundamentals in a hands-on, professional pastry environmentPrepare baked goods, pastries, and desserts in support of daily operations, while assisting with seasonal specialties and menu innovation.Assist with pastry production for catering functions, special events, and high-volume service periodsUphold food safety, sanitation, and uniform standardsAssist with ingredient receiving, storage, inventory management, and product rotationOperate kitchen equipment safely and efficientlyParticipate in associate learning and development activitiesGain exposure to the business side of pastry operationsLearning Objectives:Develop awareness, understanding, and practical skills to work effectively in diverse, inclusive hospitality environmentsGain hands-on experience across a variety of functions within culinary arts and food service operations through observation, mentorship, and active participationInternship candidates must meet the criteria below to be eligible for the Baking & Pastry Internship Experience Program:Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or professional baking & pastry or culinary programMeet university's GPA requirement for internshipSuccessful completion of sanitation standards trainingMust be available to work 20 - 40 hours a week based on business needs & internship requirementsCollege credit is not required, but we will provide appropriate documentation if necessary.Ideal Candidates Will Have an Interest in One or More of the Following:Culinary, Baking, or Pastry ArtsFarm-to-Fork practices and sustainability in food serviceReducing the carbon "foodprint"Food safety and quality assuranceThis is more than an internship; it's an opportunity to launch your career with real-world experience and meaningful mentorship!